Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a movie night your kiddos will love, a garden fair and vintage market, or two foodie events in Chicago. Movie in the Park: Zootopia May 12 Winnetka Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars at Indian Hill Park, where there will also be an Animal Quest Animal Show around 6:45 […]
What in the world do you get the woman who did literally everything for you for the first 20 years (minimum!) of your life? Well, have no fear. We rounded up seven presents that are truly for Mom’s enjoyment (no dustbusters or mixers in sight) — and none of them involve breakfast in bed. Can […]
North Chicago Community High School Students advance to statewide competition on April 27 Utilizing shelter dogs to provide companionship and comfort for cancer patients. An education website for K-12 youth struggling with cancer, focused on helping them graduate. A mobile app that helps patients navigate their illness and informs family and friends of their daily […]
On July 22, Mott 50, the Pediatric Sun Protection Foundation and Advocate Children’s Hospital will co-host Sun Safety Day at Wrigley Field. The first 5,000 children to attend will receive a free SPF 100 swim shirt, featuring the Chicago Cubs World Series champion logo. Mott 50, a sun protective clothing company, was founded by Anne Reilly. Dr. Amy […]
One of the more interesting parts of being a parent is getting to relive parts of your childhood, and as the end of last school year approached, I found myself thinking about the joy and misery of my experience with grade school “field day” events. I’m sure my school’s intentions were noble, but if the […]
In March, New Trier High School honored 11 of their distinguished graduates with Alumni Achievement Awards. The program has recognized 52 graduates since 2011. Recent awardee Chris Cox, Class of 2000, took the opportunity to visit the school and talk with students about what he’s learned as Chief Product Officer at Facebook. After an introduction by his […]
Interactive food stations are a fun party trend that allow guests to create their own, perfect-for-them dessert. If you’re planning a wedding, baby shower or philanthropic event, treat your guests to a s’mores bar from A Dash of Joy. This Chicago-based dessert bar company has been around since 2015, when they began offering customizable cupcake bars, […]
In the wake of the Flint, Michigan, crisis, parents across the country are thinking twice about the quality of the water that comes out of their faucets. Here’s how you can ensure yours is safe. You use it dozens of times a day — for showers, to make coffee or oatmeal, to rehydrate after a […]
The scary truth is even an experienced swimmer can drown. Here’s how to make sure your family is ready for a safe summer of fun in the water. Picture this: The sun is shining, the kids are splashing around in the pool and you’re relaxing nearby in a patio chair. With summer here, this scene […]
Parents, it’s time to talk about money. “Parents know they have to talk about sex, they have to talk about drugs, they have to talk about alcohol, but money is one of those that we all probably feel we can slide by without talking about it,” Beth Kobliner says. Kobliner is the New York Times […]
